World History Syllabus Royalty and revolution, feasts and famines, masterpieces and mayhem--it's all part of world history. In class this year we will be studying the world after Columbus, up to the present. We'll be doing units this year on Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, seeing the different paths that each region took, but also the many interconnections between them. We will try to figure out how the world got to be the way it is and what might be coming in the future.
GRADES: I will present a diversity of learning experiences and assessments. We will have traditional textbook assignments, quizzes and tests. We will also read a novel , do projects, simulations, and debates, follow current events and write a paper. Each grade will be assigned a point value, typically 10-20 points for a quiz, 40-60 points for a test, 100-150 points for a major project or research paper. Your overall grade will be determined by adding the total points that you have received and dividing that by the number of points possible. For example, if you received 425 out of a possible 500 points in the quarter, you would receive an 85%.
DUE DATES: Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the day that it is due. Any assignment turned in later will receive a zero. Do not work with another student on an assignment unlessI have told you it is allowed for that particular assignment. Assignments that appear to be copied will receive a zero and possible disciplinary action for all those involved. Students get one “late pass” per quarter which allows them to turn in an overnight assignment one day late without penalty (does not apply to major assignments-- projects, papers, tests, etc.).
ABSENCE: Try to avoid missing class as much as possible. It is difficult to makeup some types of learning experiences. After returning from an excused absence, you must ask me what work you need make up. Sometimes you will be given alternative makeup work that other students did not have. As stated in the Student Handbook, for each day absent you have one day to make up the assignment.
MATERIALS: Every day, you will need a pen/pencil and a notebook and folder that is only for World History. All World History notes and handouts must be kept until the unit is completed. Quizzes and tests should be kept until the end of the semester. You will also receive a textbook which must be covered. This will be a key resource for the class but will not be needed every day. Keep it in your locker--not at home--so that it is available when you need it for class.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or your parent/guardian has a question or concern, please contact me as soon as possible. Talk to me before or after class. I am generally available at lunch time and after school and at “Academic Lab.” I am always available by email at jday@ysschools.org.
Royalty and revolution, feasts and famines, masterpieces and mayhem--it's all part of world history. In class this year we will be studying the world after Columbus, up to the present. We'll be doing units this year on Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East, seeing the different paths that each region took, but also the many interconnections between them. We will try to figure out how the world got to be the way it is and what might be coming in the future.
GRADES: I will present a diversity of learning experiences and assessments. We will have traditional textbook assignments, quizzes and tests. We will also read a novel , do projects, simulations, and debates, follow current events and write a paper. Each grade will be assigned a point value, typically 10-20 points for a quiz, 40-60 points for a test, 100-150 points for a major project or research paper. Your overall grade will be determined by adding the total points that you have received and dividing that by the number of points possible. For example, if you received 425 out of a possible 500 points in the quarter, you would receive an 85%.
DUE DATES: Assignments must be turned in at the beginning of class on the day that it is due. Any assignment turned in later will receive a zero. Do not work with another student on an assignment unlessI have told you it is allowed for that particular assignment. Assignments that appear to be copied will receive a zero and possible disciplinary action for all those involved. Students get one “late pass” per quarter which allows them to turn in an overnight assignment one day late without penalty (does not apply to major assignments-- projects, papers, tests, etc.).
ABSENCE: Try to avoid missing class as much as possible. It is difficult to makeup some types of learning experiences. After returning from an excused absence, you must ask me what work you need make up. Sometimes you will be given alternative makeup work that other students did not have. As stated in the Student Handbook, for each day absent you have one day to make up the assignment.
MATERIALS: Every day, you will need a pen/pencil and a notebook and folder that is only for World History. All World History notes and handouts must be kept until the unit is completed. Quizzes and tests should be kept until the end of the semester. You will also receive a textbook which must be covered. This will be a key resource for the class but will not be needed every day. Keep it in your locker--not at home--so that it is available when you need it for class.
CONTACT INFORMATION: If you or your parent/guardian has a question or concern, please contact me as soon as possible. Talk to me before or after class. I am generally available at lunch time and after school and at “Academic Lab.” I am always available by email at jday@ysschools.org.